Maintaining Regular & Consistent Communication

March 25, 2021

Communicating regularly with online students helps to:

  • keep lines of communication open
  • keep the course and schedule front and center
  • communicates a commitment to students’ success
  • emphasizes critical elements of the course
When and how you communicate with your students helps you foster a sense of community in your class which helps your students feel connected to you and their classmates.
Sandra Mitchell-Holder

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